Cite Your Sources Properly
Follow the appropriate citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) and make sure to cite your sources accurately. This adds credibility to your essay and avoids issues of plagiarism.
APA (American Psychological Association) Style:
Author Last Name, Author Initials. (Year). Title of the work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher.
Example:
Smith, J. A. (2019). The Impact of Controversial Issues on Society. Academic Press.
MLA (Modern Language Association) Style:
Author Last Name, Author First Name. Title of the Book. Publisher, Publication Year.
Example:
Smith, John A. The Impact of Controversial Issues on Society. Academic Press, 2019.
Chicago Style:
Author Last Name, Author First Name. Title of the Book. Place of publication: Publisher, Year of publication.
Example:
Smith, John A. The Impact of Controversial Issues on Society. Chicago: Academic Press, 2019.
Note: Ensure that you consult the specific guidelines of the citation style you are using, as each style has its own rules regarding formatting and details to include.